Skittles is a game with a competitive element. The aim of the game is to knock down as many wooden skittles as possible with 3 bowls.

Each player gets three throws, after which the number of skittles knocked down are counted. After all players have bowled the scores are compared, the player with the most skittles knocked down is the winner.

Aims of the game

- competitive element

- relaxing

- strengthening social contacts and improving concentration 

- improving and refining skills

- stimulating the senses

The time taken to play bowls depends on the number of players. This usually about 45 minutes